New Beginnings school board stifles public comment prior to lengthy executive session
"We can’t have the public participate in the board meeting," board president tells a frustrated onlooker.
Einstein principal Toranto receives vote of confidence from charter school board
Board president Ryan Bennett cited “consistent growth in student achievement and school performance scores” under Toranto's leadership.
Fiscal Hawks flew high in legislative session now ended, defying Jindal
Outflanking the governor from the right, the Hawks took aim at budgetary gimmicks.
City’s code-enforcement court to meet for first time in a year
The city's focus on blight means no hearings have been held to deal with code violations such as illegal short-term rentals and front-yard paving.
Hynes to hold hearing on $5.7 million budget Monday
The hearing is planned for 4 p.m. at the school.
NOLA for Life grants paying for CD production, field trips and concerts
One group hopes to offer overseas travel; links to violence prevention appear tenuous.
Lusher expects to dip into reserves to cover expenses in 2013-14 school year
But a Louisiana Supreme Court decision on school vouchers funding means the school could take a smaller hit than first expected.
Lusher expects $260 more per student following court’s decision on voucher funding
The extra money means the school will not have to dip as far into its reserves as originally planned for next school year.
Who’s dictating Jindal’s tax policy? Hint: He calls World War II vets anti-American
Jindal is one of several Louisiana pols dancing to Norquist's strange tune.
Leaders say testing gains will qualify F-rated McDonogh #32 and Fischer for charter renewals
Both schools needed to see at least a 10 point increase to their school performance score.
